The Marine Corps Marathon Organization is excited to announce a special opportunity for the future artist in your family or school. Grab those crayons and paint brushes to create the next MCM Kids Run shirt! All your artist needs to do is submit the artwork and our designers will turn it into a fun shirt for all 2024 MCM Kids Run participants. Staff will narrow the options down to five, and then we let our community decide! Voting will be through social media and the winner will receive:
- Five free entries
- Additional shirts for loved ones
- A special trophy
- Serve as a ceremonial starter for one of the MCM Kids Run waves
There will also be prizes for second and third place.
Open to kids 5 to 12, submit your artwork by February 15 for a chance to be the inspiration for the 2024 MCM Kids Run. Choose any canvas for your design or scan the QR code to use our template for your creation. Submit your designs to graphics.mcm@gmail.com, please include MCM Kids Run Shirt Design Contest in the subject line. Include Artist’s Name, Age, Parent or Guardian’s Name and Email, and, if applicable, School Name. Limit to two (2) designs submitted per child.
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